S1 A Taste of Orkney: Seafood, Festivals, and Historic Sites

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Scottish Digest

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16 episodes

5 days ago

Scottish Digest will take you on a wee tour around Bonnie Scotland, from its cities, towns and hidden gems, we'll share with you things to see and do while you’re there, give you personal recommendations, such as places to eat and stay, and we'll even tell you what events and festivals are taking place there.

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S1 A Taste of Orkney: Seafood, Festivals, and Historic Sites

Scottish Digest

25 minutes 27 seconds

2 years ago

S1 A Taste of Orkney: Seafood, Festivals, and Historic Sites

In episode five, we explore the enchanting Orkney Islands. Kathi from the Wild for Scotland podcast shares her first visit to Orkney, highlighting the Orkney Folk Festival, neolithic monuments, and coastal walks. Kathi offers tips on the best places to eat and see puffins. Howie introduces the Orkney International Science Festival, featuring a range of events from solar projections to concerts and workshops. We also hear from Graeme from Scotland's Stories who gives highlights of his visit to Orkney. The episode also includes host Dawn’s personal account of her trip to Orkney, detailing visits to the Italian Chapel, St. Magnus Cathedral, and the prehistoric village of Skara Brae. Follow along while we unveil Orkney’s Wonders. FEATURED: Kathy Kamleitner - About Watch Me See - Watch Me See Howie - HOME - Orkney International Science Festival (oisf.org) Graeme and Molly - Visiting Orkney In Winter - Scotland's Stories (scotlands-stories.com) LINKS:

⁠Episode 5 – Orkney – Cluarantonn

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Introduction to Episode Five of Scottish Digest

00:00:30: Overview of Orkney and Travel Options

00:03:02: Arrival and Accommodation at the Sands Hotel

00:04:10: Kathy's First Trip to Orkney for the Folk Festival

00:05:11: Sightseeing and Neolithic Monuments

00:06:43: Coastal Walks and Wildlife on Orkney

00:07:44: Day Trip to the Isle of Westray

00:08:45: Dining and Additional Activities in Orkney

00:09:44: Kathy's Podcast and Future Orkney Folk Festival

00:10:55: Howie on the Orkney International Science Festival